So, what are the most important aspects of a display used for computer gaming? Well, it comes down to the question on which games you are going to play. The performance of the display can make a huge difference on your computer gaming experience as it seriously affects your awareness in the virtual world.

Did you spot that guy?

First person shooters, simulators, racing, action

• Fast response time (low motion blur)
• Correct gamma curve (otherwise your opponent melt in with the background)
• Neutral grayscales (This also makes it difficult to spot things in dark settings)

Real time strategy, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, strategy

• High resolution (more detailed view of small characters and items)
• Large screen size (See a greater part of the battlefield)
• Correct colors (Is that magic potion read or purple?)

For an action game the gamma curve and greyscale performance of your display greatly affects how easy you could spot other players in the virtual world. When it comes strategy games screen size and resolution makes you see a greater portion of the game area and in this way you can see more of the things happening around you before other players.

The impact of the display on your performance at the computer is well known by the military, the medical area and several other professions where misinterpretations of the information on the display can be fatal. This is why some displays are tested and verified to have high performance. Take advantage of this!

TCO Certified displays have passed impartial testing on all these aspects and shown great performance. Look for the “TCO Certified” label on the back of the display to get a validated tool and win the game!